Tag Archives: Panama Canal

Panama`s Secret History

Casco Viejo, Panama   Every city has stories hidden under their “cement jungle”.  This is the slogan for a History Channel TV Series called “Secret Histories”.   A couple of years ago they did an entire episode about Panama, which covers Casco Viejo with a lot of interesting characters.  The episode was made for Latin America, so it is all in Spanish. We`ve been trying to find out if they have it in English, but seems that they didn`t. So, if you speak Spanish, take a look, it is a really well done show.  If you don`t,  we can still give … Continue reading

Vacations in Panama: Cruise the Canal and Casco Viejo will show you the best in no time.

Planning your vacations to Panama and don’t have much time? If you like nature, history, big machinery, culture and architecture, then there are only 2 destinations within Panama City that can offer all this in a compact, yet authentic experience! Continue reading

Panama News: World Bank announces $400 Million Dollar Financing for the Panama Canal Expansion

The World Bank is investing heavily in Panama. Yesterday, they announced that they are considering a $400 million dollar financing for the Panama Canal Expansion project. Continue reading

Panama News: Art Bienale Inaugurated Yesterday. Theme: Panama Canal Zone

Panama´s art Bienal is probably one of the most important events in the year for painting, plastic arts and media. This year, the theme is the ex “Canal Zone”. Its history and influence in our society. The making of the Panama Canal and its political and social interaction as a “nation within a nation” literally shaped Panama in obvious ways… but also in very subtle ways. Continue reading

Panama: 17 Foot Tides make a fascinating landscape

When Patrizia and Casey planned their recent wedding ceremony on the Casco Viejo beach… Continue reading

Panama: Casco Antiguo Before and After

Casco Viejo, the jewel of Panama is also a UNESCO Heritage Trust site. Continue reading